How to Propagate Alocasia? Latest Propagation Methods Explained
Alocasia is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Araceae family and is relatively common in southern China. Alocasia has high ornamental value, can create unique landscapes, and can maintain the balance of carbon dioxide and oxygen, helping purify the air. Therefore, the planting area of Alocasia is now relatively large. So when growing Alocasia, how should it be propagated? Today, the editor brings you the propagation methods of Alocasia, let's take a look!
1. Cutting propagation
The stems of Alocasia are very well developed, so cutting propagation is a commonly used propagation method for Alocasia. First, we should choose an Alocasia plant that has been growing for a relatively long time as the mother plant. Then, every spring, choose a branch from the mother plant that grows robustly and has no pests, diseases, or wounds as the cutting. Keep the branch length at about 10cm, briefly disinfect it, and then directly insert it into the soil. Then carry out proper management, and transplant it when it grows to about 4 true leaves.
2. Seed propagation
During growth, Alocasia generally produces seeds, so seed propagation can also be carried out. The sowing method is generally mainly drilling or dibbling. For dibbling, sow the seeds evenly one by one into the sowing holes, then cover with a layer of fine soil. Spray water appropriately with a watering can, then cover well with a shade net. From after sowing until emergence, the soil should be kept in a moist state, and must not be too dry or too wet. Every morning and evening, appropriately open the shade net to allow ventilation. After the seedlings emerge, remove the shade net, and likewise transplant them when they grow to about 4 true leaves.
3. Bulb propagation
For bulb propagation, first dig out the small bulbs produced from the roots of Alocasia. Grade them according to the weight of the bulbs; generally, those above 2 grams are grade one, and those below are grade two. Then, before sowing the bulbs, level the ground and plow deeply, and make beds ready for sowing. When sowing, control the sowing density well; the plant and row spacing for grade one bulbs should be controlled at about 8*20cm, and for grade two bulbs, the row spacing can be appropriately reduced. The sowing method is mainly directional sowing in furrows, with the sowing depth kept at about 5cm, then cover with soil and water. After watering, appropriately spray herbicide, then set up a shade net; the management measures for the shade net are the same as for seed propagation.
The above is a brief introduction to the propagation methods of Alocasia. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and we hope it can help everyone!